The 9 Lightest Powder Skis for Men
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Lightweight powder skis make skiing deep snow even more fun. They save your legs and make you feel even more like you are flying. We've measured the lightest powder skis on the market to help you find the perfect sticks for the perfect day. Here they are, ordered by weight per square centimeter.
By what, you ask? We rank these skis using this metric because it compares skis from different brands independent of length and width. A straight-shooting list of skis ranked by scale weight in grams is useful, but it skews the data toward narrower and shorter models. Yes, we are proud to be ski nerds.
1. Volkl Katana V Werks $989.95
Weight per square cm: 0.159 grams
Weight: 3518 grams @177cm
The basics: The Katana V.Werks is an elegant ski built using Volkl's finest construction and manufacturing techniques. It is also a no-holds-barred bruiser of a big mountain ski that does not mess around with slow speeds and wimpy terrain. Volkl uses 3D.Ridge Carbon, an ICE.OFF topsheet, and a full carbon jacket to trim all the fat from this ski leaving a lean mountain crushing machine. The SkinPin in ... learn more
2. Salomon QST X $639.95
Weight per square cm: 0.160 grams
Weight: 3570 grams @178cm
The basics: Entering a new era of powder performance, Salomon adds a powder-hunting, soft-snow-specific ski to their ever-popular QST series: the Salomon QST X. The all-new Salomon QST X is a wide, soft flexing, and deeply rockered pow ski. For you, that means endless float and maneuverability in the deepest of snow. The soft flex encourages butters and presses and an effortlessly drifty ride. In ... learn more
3. Dynafit Tigard 114 $899.95
Weight per square cm: 0.161 grams
Weight: 3580 grams @180cm
The basics: The Tigard 114 is the widest ski in the DYNAFIT collection and the perfect choice for everyone who won’t compromise when it comes to ... learn more
4. DPS Lotus 117 $749.99
Weight per square cm: 0.173 grams
Weight: 3860 grams @178cm
The basics: The Lotus 117 is your ever-reliable friend. Take it for big lines in Alaska and long powder tours in the Wasatch to smoothly arc through crud and farm the last pow turns at the resort. The rockered and tapered tip is designed to float over the snow and cut through any weird variations in snow. The ski has a mount point that sets you up for powerful directional skiing, and gives balance to ... learn more
5. K2 Crescendo $489.99
Weight per square cm: 0.162 grams
Weight: 4060 grams @177cm
The basics: You could think of it as a revamped Pontoon, or just a powder hunting machine. The all-new K2 Crescendo is the widest ski in K2's current line up at 132mm under foot. Deep rocker and plenty of tip splay ensure you'll surf and slash all over the mountain. Going all the way down to a 159cm, there's not many skis over 120mm that can deliver smaller riders a literal surfboard to ride on. K2's ... learn more
6. Black Diamond Impulse 112 Ti $669.95
Weight per square cm: 0.182 grams
Weight: 4156 grams @186cm
The basics: The Black Diamond Impulse 112 TI Skis are unapologetically designed for those who live for the thrill of the descent. Forget the idea of a "touring ski that handles the descent well"—these skis are pure, unadulterated chargers crafted for freeride enthusiasts and serious competitors. With a tail strap notch and weighing in at a solid 2030 grams per ski in a 181, they’re built for ripping ... learn more
7. Rossignol Sender Free 110 $689.95
Weight per square cm: 0.201 grams
Weight: 4380 grams @176cm
The basics: Let’s get a little existential here. What does it mean to “send it”? Is it hitting your line exactly the way you dreamed it up? What about boosting the booter under the lift line as big as you ever have to whoops and hollers galore? Or is it exploring new nooks and crannies in your local mountain playground? Whatever sending means to you, the spirit of “send” is alive and well in the brand ... learn more
8. Kastle ZX115 $739.99
Weight per square cm: 0.192 grams
Weight: 4550 grams @186cm
The basics: Kastle's dream powder ski comes to fruition with the Kastle ZX115. This ski bears a lot of resemblance to the old BMX115 (non-HP), built with no carbon and no metal. Just a lively yet strong wood core, powder-surfing shape, and perfect flex pattern for blasting chopped-up snow, attacking big lines, or getting neck-deep in Ullr's bounty. It's powerful and full of energy, without feeling like ... learn more
9. Dynastar M Free 112 $639.99
Weight per square cm: 0.200 grams
Weight: 4556 grams @183cm
The basics: From supporting some of the strongest skiers in the freeride game today, you know Dynastar has the resume to create some of the best freeride skis. A new ski for their cult classic M Free collection, the all-new Dynastar M Free 112 is a soft-snow freeride specialist. It's got the same twin-tip shape with deep rocker and abundant taper to be highly maneuverable in soft snow, while being ... learn more
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